Clark College · Vancouver, Washington

Medical Assisting Certificate of Proficiency (CP) at Clark College

CertificateOn campusCAAHEP-accreditedCMA (AAMA) eligible

What Should You Know About Medical Assisting Certificate of Proficiency (CP) at Clark College?

Medical Assisting Certificate of Proficiency (CP) is a medical assisting certificate at Clark College in Vancouver, Washington, offered on campus. It takes 6 quarters, including foundational/prerequisite quarters (69 credits). Externship: medical Assistant Practicum (MA 222, 6 credits). Cost: $9,714 total. It is CAAHEP-accredited, so graduates are eligible for the CMA (AAMA) exam.

Cost
$9,714published total, 2024-25
Length
66 wk
Credits
69
Externship
Included
  • Pharmacology
Prepares for
  • CMAAAMA

How Medical Assisting Certificate of Proficiency (CP) Works

Credential
Certificate
Format
On campus
Length
6 quarters, including foundational/prerequisite quarters
Hours or credits
69 credits
Externship
Medical Assistant Practicum (MA 222, 6 credits)
Also covers
medical reimbursement; pharmacology
Start dates
Fall

Admission and Certification at Clark College

Admission requirements
Program application; applications due summer term with notification in July
Certification
Eligible for the American Association of Medical Assistants (AAMA) Certified Medical Assistant Examination
Outcomes the school publishes
Five-year average retention 84.9%; graduate and employer satisfaction 100%

What Clark College's Medical Assisting Certificate Costs

Tuition (school's wording)
$9,714 tuition and fees; $11,054 with textbooks and materials; approximate total program cost $14,529 including supplies, immunizations, background check, WA licensing and AAMA exam fees2024-25. Source: clark.edu, reviewed October 12, 2026.
Published total
$9,714The school's own program total. Books, uniforms and exam fees may be extra.

Work out what the Clark College certificate costs you after aid

From clark.edu, reviewed October 12, 2026. Check start dates, deadlines and current tuition with the school before you apply.

How Medical Assisting Certificate of Proficiency (CP) Compares

  • Its published total of $9,714 is above the median of $8,930 across 426 priced certificate programs on this site (223rd lowest).
  • At 66 weeks it is longer than the 39-week median for certificate programs.
  • It is one of 185 CAAHEP- or ABHES-accredited certificate programs on this site.

Is Medical Assisting Certificate of Proficiency (CP) at Clark College Accredited?

Accredited by CAAHEP on the recommendation of MAERB (CAAHEP directory, October 12, 2026), so graduates meet the standard education route for the CMA (AAMA) exam.

Besides core clinical and front-office skills, the program's course list covers pharmacology.

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How Much Does Medical Assisting Certificate of Proficiency (CP) at Clark College Cost?

$9,714 tuition and fees; $11,054 with textbooks and materials; approximate total program cost $14,529 including supplies, immunizations, background check, WA licensing and AAMA exam fees (2024-25).

How Long Is Medical Assisting Certificate of Proficiency (CP) at Clark College?

6 quarters, including foundational/prerequisite quarters, 69 credits, according to the school's program page.

Is Medical Assisting Certificate of Proficiency (CP) at Clark College Accredited?

Accredited by CAAHEP on the recommendation of MAERB (CAAHEP directory, October 12, 2026), so graduates meet the standard education route for the CMA (AAMA) exam.

Which Certification Exams Does Medical Assisting Certificate of Proficiency (CP) Prepare You For?

The program's page names the CMA (AAMA). Because it is accredited, graduates meet the AAMA's standard route to the CMA (AAMA).

Can You Take Medical Assisting Certificate of Proficiency (CP) at Clark College Online?

No. It is taught on campus, with an in-person externship.

What Do You Need to Apply to Medical Assisting Certificate of Proficiency (CP)?

Program application; applications due summer term with notification in July.

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Sources

  1. clark.edu: Medical Assisting Certificate of Proficiency (CP) program page, reviewed October 12, 2026
  2. CAAHEP, accredited medical assisting programs, captured October 12, 2026

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